Need some tips installing facings on GC2.

sneaky_pete · 2023-12-28T02:25:40+00:00

I'm in the process of replacing the old Monarch cushions and 1/8" facings on my GC2 with some Brunswick SuperSpeed cushions and 1/4" facings. I sanded the rails to remove the old glue, used 3 coats of 3M 10 contact cement to get the new cushions stuck well. I found a tip to use a wave serrated bread knife to trim the cushions by riding on the side of the rail, seems to have worked great with very little final sanding needed. I'll handle the sanding with an 80 grit sanding block. What I'm having an issue with is how to tackle these thick 1/4" facings. I went thick to tighten the pockets a bit because this old table has buckets. I've seen some people stick the new facings full size then do all the trimming after install. Seems like it will be difficult with facings this thick. I'm thinking of getting them roughed out before gluing, maybe leaving 1/8" of excess. I'm thinking of using a Dremel with a sanding drum to do the final fitting. I've seen some people recommend a grinder with a flap sander but don't have a grinder and seems like I could get in trouble quicker than with a Dremel. Another thing I'm not totally clear on is if I want the facing to extend to the back of the feather strip slot or if I want it to stop just short of the back of the slot to give room for the felt to go.